Interventional pulmonology (IP), an advanced subspecialty of pulmonary medicine, focuses on using minimally invasive procedures and therapeutic techniques to diagnose and treat conditions in the lungs and chest. IP procedures yield exceptional outcomes and offer patients the potential advantage of avoiding more invasive surgery. Inova's nationally recognized IP program treats more patients than any other program in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Patients with Severe Emphysema Can Breathe Easier with Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a nonsurgical procedure to treat advanced emphysema by placing tiny valves in the airways. The procedure takes about an hour and requires no cutting or incisions. During BLVR, an interventional pulmonologist will place an average of four valves in the airways to help patients breathe easier and experience a better quality of life. Download our brochure

The Inova Fairfax Interventional Pulmonology team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic options for lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. We work closely with pathology and oncology to test all genetic markers that may improve the care of our patients.

A National Leader – the DC Area's First and Only Lung Transplant Program Inova pioneered lung and lung-heart transplants in 1991 in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro areas and remains the only provider of lung transplantation in the region. Our Lung Transplant Program, recognized for excellence and innovation, is located on the campus of top-ranked Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and has performed 500 lung transplants to-date.

Contact the Inova Lung Transplant Program Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lung Transplant Team Medical Directors Watch Video Steven D Nathan, MD A member of Inova Medical Group Close description about Inova Medical Group members The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board.

Patient Information and Resources We understand that dealing with life-threatening lung disease is very challenging. Patients who are better informed tend to deal with post-transplant demands more successfully. Knowledge is empowering and demystifying for both patients and their caregivers. Patient Stories Hear from Inova patients about their transplant experiences Support Groups Heart & Lung Transplant, VAD/Artificial Heart Support and Education Group The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.